Category: Disorders & Diseases

Disorders & Diseases

Valley Fever Driving Pneumonia Hospitalizations in Endemic Areas

New research suggests that nearly 10% of patients hospitalized with pneumonia in certain regions test positive for Coccidioides (valley fever).

Disorders & Diseases

Trump Administration Orders Separate MMR Vaccinations

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that revises federal recommendations for the childhood vaccination schedule, according to multiple media reports including the AP.

Disorders & Diseases

Lung Cancer Survival Rates ‘Improving for Everyone,’ National Report Reveals

The American Lung Association’s 2023 "State of Lung Cancer" report reveals improvement in five-year survival rate across the US, including for people of color.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Azithromycin vs Roflumilast for AECOPD

A UCLA Health study compared azithromycin and roflumilast in protecting against acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).

Infectious Diseases

FDA to Review RSV Drug Enflonsia for Children 2 and Younger

Merck is seeking expand approval for its RSV drug Enflonsia to include children under age two through their second year of risk.

Critical Care

Reducing Unplanned Extubations in the ICU

A New Jersey hospital reversed an upward trend of unplanned extubation rates and maintained the improvement for five years.

Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic

Awareness of Lung Cancer Screening Availability Remains Low

Only one-third (33%) of surveyed Americans were aware that low-dose CT scans are available individuals at high-risk of lung cancer.

Sleep Medicine

FDA Approves Orzeyful for Narcolepsy Type 1

Orzeyful is the first drug to target the underlying loss of orexin signaling to address the full range of narcolepsy type 1.